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Provided to the Tigard City Council on ra meekly ba.iIs to stay abreast of current city issues,
December 5, 2019
1. How do you Like Your CAFR? Paper or 5. Washington Co. Coordinating Committee
Electronic? letter to Get Moving 2020 Task Force
Asst. Finance Director Jared Isaksen, CPA Attached is the WCCC letter of support for Tier 1
says the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report corridors in the Regional Transportation Investment
(CAFR) will be completed today in electronic version, Measure, which includes Tigard's support.
but a printed version Won't be available until next
G. Construction Project Update
week.
Christina Zellmer attached an overview of road, trail
Which format do you prefer for thisreport?Council and construction projects underway in the city.
is scheduled to receive an audit and CAFR 7, News Articles
presentation at the Dec. 17 Council meeting. _ Fater main break closes Greenfield Road in Tigard;
The CAFR is a set of U.S. government financial statements water shut off
comprising the city's financial:report that complies with the - How a parish and businesses teamed up to do good
accounting requirements promulgated by the Governmental - Tigard Public Library hours change
Accounting Standards Board. TPL activities
2. Annual Report from the Town Center Advisory S• Council Calendar
Commission Tuesday, Dec. 10 Business Meeting
Sean Farrelly attached the TCAC's 2019 annual report 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall
to the TCDA Board as required in TCAC by-laws, Tuesday, Dec. 17 Workshop Meeting
3. Business Licenses 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall
Liz Lutz attached business licences issued in Tues. Dec. 24 MEETING CANCELLED
November.
Wed. Dec. 25 City Offices Closed
4. Affordable Housing in the SW Corridor Christmas
Tigard, in conjunction with the City of Portland, Wed., January 1 City Offices Closed
Metro,Proud Ground and Unite Oregon will hold a
SW Corridor and housing needs community meeting New Year
on Thursday,January 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the Muslim Tuesday,Jan. 7 Business Meeting One
Educational Trust in Tigard. 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall
Mayor Snider and Councilor Anderson will represent
Tigard on the elected officials panel talking about
housing in the SW Corridor.
Attend the whole event (6- 8-p.m.) or the panel
discussion from 7 8 p.m. The panel includes,Metro
Councilor Stacey, Portland Mayor[Wheeler&
Commissioner Eudaley and others around the county.
The flyer is attached; the event will be held in English,
Spanish, Arabic, Somali, and Swahili.
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2019 Annual Report of the Town Center Advisory Commission to the Board of the
Town Center Development Agency
December 1, 2019
The Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC) adopted annual goals and objectives for
calendar year 2019. The annual agenda for the TCAC was largely devoted to developing and
implementing the goals. This report is organized around the adopted 2019 TCAC Goals and
Objectives.
Aspirational Goal: Facilitate opportunities for development that promotes
walkability, equity, and connectivity across both urban renewal districts.
Outcomes
Walkability within and connectivity between the two urban renewal districts continues to
be a key issue for the commission. In June, we received a briefing on the Red Rock Creek
Trail design which includes a proposed trail that would cross Highway217 on the SW
Corridor overpass. The TCAC sent a letter to Mayor Snider in his role as chair of the TCDA
Board and as a member of the SW Corridor Steering Committee, strongly supporting the
inclusion of bike and ped facilities in the overpass design (See attached letter).
The TCAC participated in the development of"A New Tigard Triangle: Equitable Urban
Renewal Implementation Strategy". Several commissioners were on the New Tigard
Triangle sub-committee and we held a joint working session with the sub-committee in our
August meeting. A final draft of the plan was presented in our October meeting and we
voted to recommend acceptance of the New Tigard Triangle Strategy by the TCDA along
with the guidance that land acquisition for parks and roads be prioritized (See attached
recommendation).
The TCAC supported several projects that promote walkability, equity, and connectivity
across Downtown and the Tigard Triangle:
• Senior Center Affordable Senior Housing
• A New Tigard Triangle Implementation Strategy
• 72nd and Dartmouth development assistance
• Tigard Street Heritage Trail
Goal 1. Downtown. Identify new revitalization projects&drive existing projects to
completion in the Downtown Urban Renewal District.
Outcomes
Progress has been made on several existing projects:
• Construction has begun on Tigard Street Heritage Trail/Rotary Plaza. The project
includes a public restroom,which the TCAC has strongly advocated for.
• The Main Street at Fanno project continues to move forward. The TCDA approved
the project plan at its September 3 meeting,which was one of the milestones in the
development agreement.
• Members of the TCAC participated in the selection of Northwest Housing
Alternatives to be the developer of the Senior Center affordable senior housing
project and are participating in the stakeholder meetings that will help select the
architect and provide ongoing input into the design of the project.
• Another area of focus for the TCAC this year has been the Universal Plaza. Members
of the TCAC volunteered to assist in a "public life"survey run by Gehl Studios. We
had briefings on the survey results in our August and September meetings. The
Commission is concerned about activation and maintenance of the plaza. A
representative of the TCAC will help evaluate proposals from consultants for the
activation, design and engineering of Universal Plaza.
The joint Urban Renewal Improvement Programs joint Committee made two new matching
grant awards: 1) Stirato Bakery& Bistro for interior buildout and 2) Fraternal Order of
Eagles for paint and signage. We also saw the successful completion of the Senet Taphouse
and Versus Board Games project. These projects continue to revitalize the Downtown
district and draw more people into the city center.
Gaal 2.Tigard Triangle: Participate in the development of the Tigard Triangle
Equitable Urban Renewal Implementation Project.
Outcomes
The key initiative for the TCAC in 2019 was the development of The Tigard Triangle
Equitable Urban Renewal Implementation Strategy (renamed A New Tigard Triangle:
Planning for Equitable Development).
The goal of the plan is to provide direction for strategic public investments that support
and catalyze equitable development in the Triangle that is consistent with the community's
vision, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from the area's economic
transformation.
There were a significant number of public outreach meetings as well as stakeholder
interviews. And a subcommittee of four commissioners and four community members was
formed to develop the criteria used to rank projects and review the draft prioritized list.
The draft implementation plan was reviewed by TCAC and TCAC Subcommittee at a joint
meeting in August. The subcommittee strongly recommended continued public outreach
as projects are being considered.
A final draft of the plan was presented in our October meeting and we voted to recommend
acceptance of the New Tigard Triangle Strategy by the TCDA along with the guidance that
land acquisition for parks and roads be prioritized (See attached recommendation).
Goal 3. SW Corridor: Consider, investigate and recommend specific planning
components associated with the adopted SW Corridor alignment and station
locations in both downtown and the Triangle.
Outcomes
The TCAC received a briefing from city staff on the Hall Blvd. station design in our May
meeting. While the station will be outside the Downtown Urban Renewal District,we are
concerned about how the city can link the station with downtown. This includes the design
of the pedestrian crossing and transit-oriented development along Commercial Street.
In October, a TriMet representative presented an update on the SW Corridor project
including a significant budget shortfall and possible ways to close the funding gap.
Community Development Director Kenny Asher outlined Mayor Snider's concerns over the
narrowing of Barbur Blvd. and the elimination of the section to Bridgeport as possible ways
to eliminate the shortfall. The commission continues to support the LPA that preserves
naturally occurring affordable housing and does not necessitate on-grade crossing of Hall
Blvd.
Goal 4.Affordable Housing: Recommend specific programs and policies to City staff
and Council that directly affect, support and encourage the development and
preservation of affordable housing downtown and in the Triangle.
Outcomes
The TCAC was directly involved with several affordable housing initiatives:
• The commission participated in the selection of the developer for the Senior Center
affordable senior housing project and has two members on the stakeholder
committee. The stakeholder committee has provided input on the selection of an
architect and will provide design and implementation input throughout the project.
• CPAH's Red Rock Creek Commons project broke ground in October. The TCDA's
provision of developer assistance, pursuant to the TCACs recommendation, early in
the lifecycle of this project was instrumental in moving the project forward.
• The New Tigard Triangle: Planning for Equitable Development Project ranks
affordable housing as a priority in the near term (next 5 years). Funding will be
requested in future TCDA budgets to provide development assistance for affordable
housing.
Goal 5. Equitable Business Development; Recommend specific programs and
policies to City staff and Council that directly affect, support and encourage equitable
business development downtown and in the Triangle.
Outcomes
In March,the TCAC received a presentation from the Metro project manager for the
Southwest Equitahle Development Strategy(SWEDS).He gave a briefing on SWEDS and on
potential programs to support equitable business development.
In exchange for developer assistance,the developer of the 72n"and Dartmouth project was
open to an agreement to provide below market rent for a portion of the building's retail
space. The hope was that this could be used to support equitable business development
Staff developed an outline for such an agreement,but also reported it would be challenging
to implement. Due to the challenges of administering such a program,we reduced our
recommendation from$1.6 M to$1.OM in developer assistance. While there was a
consensus on the decision,the commission recognizes that we may have missed an
opportunity to promote equitable development Consequently,the commission hopes to
enhance our knowledge base concerning means and methods of achieving equity.
Business and development assistance ranked as a near term priority in the New Tigard
Triangle report Business and development assistance program development with a focus
on equity will be a part of Phase 2 of the project.
The Town Center Advisory Commission is already looking forward to 2020 and the kickoff
of our key initiative:the implementation of A New Tigard Triangle: Equitable Urban
Renewal Implementation Strategy Plan.
On behalf of the Town Center Advisory Commission,
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Kate Rogers
Chair
Recommendations for Town Center Development Agency Consideration
Background:
The Town Center Advisory Commission(ICAC) is charged with advising the Town Center
Development Agency(TCDA) on policy and projects related to the City Center Urban
Renewal Plan and the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Plan,The commission is charged
with producing an annual report and recommendations for the TCDA's consideration.
2019 Recommendations
• Continue to work with Metro and Tri Met to ensure light rail stations are walkable
and activate the area around them
o Ensure that the Hall Street station design and location promote connectivity
with the Downtown Main Street area
o Provide safe and effective pedestrian access across Hall Blvd.
o Provide bike and pedestrian access on the Highway 217 crossing
• Implement A New Tigard Triangle: Equitable Urban Renewal Implementation
Strategy Plan:
o Look for opportunities to partner with developers and other agencies to
increase the supply of affordable housing units
o Land in the Tigard Triangle is going to become increasingly expensive and
difficult to acquire, especially if the Southwest Corridor project is funded. So,
we would like to see land acquisition prioritized in the implementation plan.
a Develop opportunities for equitable business development in the Triangle
through urban renewal funding and other funding sources such as grants.
November 2019 New Business Licenses c
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BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE BUSINESS TYPE #
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Zen3 Infosolutions America Inc 13125 Sew' Hall Blvd Tigard Or City Consultant 3
Nlr Bento Burger Inc 9009 SW Hall Blvd#145 Tigard Or Restaurant 5
Capitol Asset&Pavement Serv=ices Inc 13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard Or Pavement 2
AQL Technologies Inc 13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard Or Contract with Tigard l.T. 2
Peterson Power Systems 5290 NE Five Oaks Dr Hillsboro Or Repairs 2
Extra Space Storage (#7329) 11123 SW 68th Pkwy Tigard Or Storage Management 2
Aquarius Counseling LLC 11825 SW Greenburg Rd #205 Tigard Or Counseling Services 1
Northwest Mothers Milk Bank 15875 SW 74th Ave Tigard Or Non-Profit Organization 13
5 Star Home Renovations LLC 7983 SW Carol Ann Ct Tigard Or Building Construction 2
Portland Autism Center 10300 SW Greenburg Rd #210 Tigard Or Non-Profit Center for Autism 3
Chehalem Ridge Excavating LLC 38649 SW Fernwood Dr Gaston Or Building Construction 2
Strength in Motherhood LLC 15169 SW Royalty Pkwy#14-18 Tigard Or Personal Services 1
EcoATM LLC 7600 SW Dartmouth St Tigard Or ATM 1
Sunny LLC 12965 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard Or Personal Services 2
Boaz Auto Broker LLC 11564 SW Pacific Hwy #C Tigard Or Vehicle Broker 1
Southwest Geophysics LLC 15115 SW Sequoia Pkwy#130 Tigard Or Special Trade Contractor 1
Total Employees 43
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
OREGON
November 18, 2019
Metro Council and the Get Moving Task Force
600 NE Grand Ave
Portland Oregon 97239
Dear Metro Council and Get Moving 2020 Task Force:
The Washington County Coordinating Committee supports the following as Tier 1 corridors in the
Regional Transportation Investment Measure:
Highway 99W Corridor—corridor planning funds
• Highway 217 Corridor-- project construction funds
• US 26 Corridor—corridor planning funds
The Washington County Coordinating Committee is composed of elected representatives from
Washington County and the cities in Washington County. The WCCC's primary purpose is to
coordinate activities of Washington County local governments and to work toward positions of
consensus on regional and state land use and transportation planning matters.
Investments in these three corridors would advance the desired outcomes of the Task Force and
Metro Council, leverage other funding, support the 2040 Growth Concept and are consistent with
the Regional Transportation Plan.
• Funding for the Highway 99W Corridor would develop a corridor plan to address an
increasingly outdated transportation facility and respond to the growing local, regional
and state needs. The study would build from collaboration already initiated by cities of
King City, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood, ODOT, TriMet and Washington County.
• Funding for the Highway 217 Corridor would improve safety and manage traffic flow
between Allen Road and Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. The project would leverage the
funding allocated by the State Legislature in HB 2017 for targeted safety and bottleneck
improvements in the adjacent sections of Highway 217. The combination of these
investments would address the priority needs in this major north-south corridor.
• Funding for the US 26 Corridor would supplement funds for a pending study of corridor
needs directed by the Governor following the last legislative session to identify
Board of County Commissioners
155 North First Avenue, Suite 300, MS 22, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072
phone: (503) 846-8681 • fax: (503) 846-4545
deficiencies, evaluate potential transportation system improvements and weigh the
viability of potential projects to address identified transportation system constraints.
Increased congestion and reduced reliability in this corridor reduce access to jobs and
services and results in spillover traffic on adjacent arterials.
Thank you for your consideration of these three corridors for funding in the regional
transportation investment measure.
Sincerely,
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Washington County Coordinating Committee
cc: Board of County Commissioners
Washington County Coordinating Committee members:
Pete Edison, Mayor Teri Lenahan, Mayor
City of Banks City of North Plains
Dennis Doyle, Mayor Ken Gibson, Mayor
City of Beaverton City of King City
Jef Dalin, Mayor Keith Mays, Mayor
City of Cornelius City of Sherwood
Gery Shirado, Mayor Jason Snider, Mayor
City of Durham City of Tigard
Peter Truax, Mayor Frank Bubenik, Mayor
City of Forest Grove City of Tualatin
Steve Callaway, Mayor Tim Knapp, Mayor
City of Hillsboro City of Wilsonville
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Construction Project Update - December 04, 2019 Newsletter: -�
This update is a listing of major construction projects with traffic impacts. If you do not see a project on the list,
here are a few resources you can use to find more information:
• Tigard Active Permits — 'interactive map with a list of planning, building, and engineering permits.
https://v"-wu-.arcgis.com/ams/Nlal2Series/index.litml?appi�8351le430dalcO5O637040107c
• Public Works Update summary of work done by our Public Works crews. haps://zvww.tigard-
or.gov/communis //pw news bhp
• Capital Improvement Plan—Tigard's 6-year plan for large-scale improvements. httPs://www.tiPrd-
or.goy/ciry hall/cip.php
• ODOT Project Tracking— State Transportation Improvement Program projects.
https://gis.odot.state.or.us/transgjs/opt/
• Washington County Roads Washington County projects impacting roads. https://,,,kww.wc-roads.com/
Greenfield Drive at Gaarde St
Greenfield Drive is closed from Maplecrest Court to Gaarde Street, and 132nd Avenue from Rockingham
Drive to Greenfield Drive. It is estimated that roughly 500' of roadway sustained significant damage during a
recent water main break. The erosive forces of water from the water main break caused erosion of a substantial
amount of gravel and soil from underneath the pavement,leaving large voids and the potential for sink holes.
Detour Route: The signed detour route for this road closure will be Gaarde Street, to 129th Avenue, to Moningstar
Drive, to Greenfield Drive.
The city is working with consultants to determine the structural integrity of the roadway, and the extent of
subterranean damage. Once the damage is understood, the city will put together a plan to reopen the road.
However, needed repairs could take six months or more. Visit haps://W-%Vcv.tigard-
or.gov/community/pw newrs.php for news.
99W Intersections
Photo Red Light cameras installation begins this weep, starting at 99W/Hall Blvd before moving to 99W/Durham
Rd and 99W/72nd Ave. Most of the work will be done at night. Expect nighttime lane closures on 99W and the side
streets. Visit ht s: w-wu-.ti and-or. ov olice hoto traffic enforcement. h for more information.
Tigard Street Heritage Trail
Tigard Street Heritage Trail is closed through December to complete paving operations, fencing, irrigation, and
landscaping. Periodic openings between Grant Avenue and Main Street will occur to accommodate work in Tigard
Street. Traffic on Tigard Street may be reduced to one lane with flaggers intermittently through next week,while
utility work is being performed.
Commercial Street Sidewalks
ODOT is constructing sidewalks between Lincoln and Main St. Commercial Street is now open between Lincoln
Ave and Main St. There will be daytime lane closures as construction finishes.
River Terrace Area Construction
• Traffic on Roy Rogers Rd has been shifted to the east side of the roadway onto the newly widened portion,
and work begun on installing a waterline and widening the west side of the road.
• River Terrace subdivisions are under construction particularly on the east side of Roy Rogers Rd south of
Scholls Ferry Rd. See https://�.x-\,.-w.tigard-or.gov/-river tetr-ace.VhV for more information.
• A new sewer line is beinginstalled along Clementine Street, out to Roy Rogers Rd and will impact
Clementine Street, a section of Pumpkin Valley Terrace, and Sabrina Ave. Expect some delays and short
closures while work is in the roadway.
• A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150th Ave south of Hawksridge.
There are other significant road, sewer and water projects underway or planned in the area. Visit
GetUsThere.org for information and updates.
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Water main break closes Greenfield Road in Tigard;
water shut off
The city of Tigard says a water main break at Southwest Greenburg Drive has the street closed and
water is shut off in the area.
. Christina Kempster, KGW News 8 4:11 PM PST November 23, 2019
TIGARD, Ore. — The city of Tigard says a water main break at Southwest Greenburg
Drive has the street closed and water is shut off in the area.
Marissa Grass, Community Engagement Coordinator, said that the water main that broke
was 8-inches and they do not know what caused the break.
She said 11 homes are
Give. Thanks. Tigard. * without water.
@TigardOR
Our crews are working to fix a water main break at Greenfield Crews are working on repairs
Drive. Thanks to @Iovefromhelen and Dustin Dillon for sharing and should take about 8
these pictures, hours to complete.
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How a parish and businesses teamed up to do good
A pantry in Tigard gets fresh produce and milk from the partnerships
Thursday, November 2$,2019 1:14 PM Ed Langlois,of the Cathoiic Sentinel
Ron Gustin started donating and then marshaled other individuals and
businesses to contribute so that the St.Vincent de Paul food pantry at
St.Anthony Parish in Tigard could have fresh produce and milk."I am
not saving the world,just taking care of people in the community
where I grew up."(Courtesy John Gustin)
TIGARD— In
2009, Ron Gustin visited the busy
St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at his lifelong
parish, St. Anthony here. He was amazed that
hundreds of needy families receive food each
month.
The ministry had spectacular volunteers and
t 4,. shelves full of canned and boxed goods. Bins were
•i . bursting with toiletries. But the fresh produce was
' limp, spotty and altogether unappetizing.
What emerged was a model partnership among a
- charity, businesses and people with good hearts.
Gustin, who owns Duck Delivery produce distribution, told his wife Tammy about the pantry's need, and they
immediately began supplying boxes of fresh apples and oranges, paying from their own pockets. What they
could provide lasted only a week.
Then Gustin had a bigger idea. He consulted with eight parish families —his social group —and convinced
them to donate $20 per month each as a way to increase the pantry's fresh produce supply.
In a sign of his enthusiasm and persuasiveness, everyone gave. Then, at coffee and doughnuts after Mass,
Gustin started bringing other people aboard by his sheer zeal. He paid for t-shirts emblazoned with the name
of the project: Feed `Em Fresh.
Gustin was wearing one of the shirts one day while speaking with Pat and Joe Campbell, founders of Elk Cove
Vineyards near Gaston. They asked about Feed 'Em Fresh and once they learned about it, wanted to get
involved.
That gave rise to an annual benefit dinner at the scenic winery, known for world-class pinot noir and for being
family owned. The Campbells donate the space, staff and wine for an event that now raises as much as
$18,000 annually. That funding helps Gustin bring in almost 1,000 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables every
week. In addition, diners buy bottles of wine, helping Elk Cove's business.
Gustin, who does not rest on his laurels, discovered that the St. Anthony pantry had a hard time staying in
fresh milk. When he heard that families received powdered milk, he retched a bit. At a class reunion, he met up
with a classmate who works at Alpenrose Dairy. After discussions and proposals, the dairy began providing
110 half gallons of milk weekly at a low price.
"I stretch every penny I get to make sure we can provide the most fruits and vegetables and milk," said Gustin,
who takes no recompense for the work.
Gustin has been a St. Anthony Parish stalwart. In 2009, he built the sign in front of the church, held up by
strong stone pillars. He has coached CYO football and served on the parish cemetery board of directors. But
Feed 'Em Fresh may be his masterpiece.
Mark Bogert, president of the St. Vincent de Paul conference at St. Anthony, was one of the parishioners
Gustin hit up for a monthly donation. Bogert, a vegan, is delighted with the fresh healthy food Gustin provides.
"We went from almost nothing to always having apples, oranges, fresh onions and potatoes," said Bogert.
About 100 families come for food each week at St. Anthony. The good produce and milk are popular.
"It is something people really do count on," Bogert said, imagining children with crisp apples in their lunches.
"To me it's a source of pride."
Gustin handles the details. "It's amazing to me," Bogert concludes, "that Ron will organize all that."Now Gustin
wants to broaden the base of partnerships even more, inviting more people to the Elk Cove dinner.
"I love to throw a good party," he said. 1 am not saving the world, just taking care of people in the community
where I grew up."
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Tigard Public Library "For years, we have seen a "Curretttly, Tualatin Public
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significant decrease in patron Library is th
hours change visits after 7 p.m.during week•: brary in the Washington COun-
As of Dec.1,the Tigard Pub- days,most significantly after S ty Cooperative Library System
m.,"Bernard stated in a news that is open until 9 P.m. on
hours
Library has changed its p•ours of operation, reducing release. "During weekdays, Mondays through Thursdays,"
the time its open by one hour "There is no
this change allovVs for greater" said Bexnax n WCCLS thattis
Monday through Thursday but coverage on our public service er bun il 9 p m on Fridays."
opening two hours earlier on desks during staff lunch open
Sundays breaks.On weekday evenings,
The new hours are Monday it allows for ooramminglflexibility
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through Friday, 10 a.m. to S proviig moxe more refer-
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p.m., and Saturday and Sun- supports
day,10 a.m.to 6 P.m. ence desk coverage."
Paula Walker, communica- She said that opening earlier
tions coordinator for the Ti- on Sundays will provide better
gard Public Library, said the access,as well for residents
new hours are about efficiency who can only visit the library
and not the result of budget on Sundays and those new
cuts. hours will allow for"the possi-
Halsted Bernard,Tigard Pub- bility of Sunday morning pro
lic Library director,said the re- grams and outreach visits."
vamped hours were the result A survey of other Washing-
of a performance audit that ton County libraries showed
showed how to best schedule that Tigard was an anomaly
library staff while providing a when it came to staying open
Tigard Public library
13500 S.W.Hall Blvd.
HISTORY OF HOLIDAY MU-
Sic Usher in the holiday
season from 2-3 p.m.Saturday,
Dec.7,as pop music historian
Jim Pritchard discusses the
history of holiday pop music.In
memory of the devastating at-
tack on Pearl Harbor,Pritchard
will share a piece of Pearl Har-
bor history. Sponsored by
Ili Friends of the Tigard Library.
WINTER WONDERLAND
Create simple winter crafts to
r warm the heart from 2-3 P.M.
Sunday, Dec.15. All supplies
provided. This program for
kids and families will take
place in the Puett Room.